This notice regarding Retaliatory Rent Increase, complies with state housing laws and informs Landlord that it is unlawful for a landlord to discriminatorily increase a tenant's rent or decrease services to a tenant, or to bring or threaten to bring an action for possession or other civil action, primarily because the landlord is retaliating against the tenant.
Renton Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to withdraw retaliatory rent increase: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the recent rent increase that was imposed upon me on [date]. I am deeply concerned that this increase has been retaliatory and unjust, as it coincidentally follows my previous complaints and requests for necessary repairs within the property. As you may recall, I have documented my concerns and submitted written requests regarding repairs to [mention specific issues] on [dates of complaint]. Unfortunately, sufficient action has not been taken to address these concerns, and it appears that the rent increase is an attempt to discourage me from continuing to seek the necessary repairs. I would like to bring to your attention that retaliatory rent increases are strictly prohibited under the Renton, Washington Landlord-Tenant Act and are considered a violation of tenant rights. According to RCW 59.18.240, landlords are prohibited from implementing rent increases or decreasing services within ninety days of receiving written complaints about the property's condition or requesting repairs. Therefore, I kindly request that you withdraw the retaliatory rent increase immediately and reinstate the previous rent amount. I believe it is in both of our interests to maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship that adheres to the laws and regulations outlined in the Renton Landlord-Tenant Act. If you fail to address this matter promptly and rectify the retaliatory rent increase, I may be left with no choice but to explore legal remedies to protect my rights as a tenant. Please understand that this would be an unfortunate course of action, and I sincerely hope it does not come to that. I kindly request that you respond to this letter within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 business days] to confirm the resolution of this issue. It is important that we can move forward in a mutually respectful and lawful manner. I trust that you will reconsider the rent increase and take the appropriate action to rectify this situation. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]Renton Washington Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to withdraw retaliatory rent increase: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Landlord's Name] [Landlord's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Notice to Withdraw Retaliatory Rent Increase Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the recent rent increase that was imposed upon me on [date]. I am deeply concerned that this increase has been retaliatory and unjust, as it coincidentally follows my previous complaints and requests for necessary repairs within the property. As you may recall, I have documented my concerns and submitted written requests regarding repairs to [mention specific issues] on [dates of complaint]. Unfortunately, sufficient action has not been taken to address these concerns, and it appears that the rent increase is an attempt to discourage me from continuing to seek the necessary repairs. I would like to bring to your attention that retaliatory rent increases are strictly prohibited under the Renton, Washington Landlord-Tenant Act and are considered a violation of tenant rights. According to RCW 59.18.240, landlords are prohibited from implementing rent increases or decreasing services within ninety days of receiving written complaints about the property's condition or requesting repairs. Therefore, I kindly request that you withdraw the retaliatory rent increase immediately and reinstate the previous rent amount. I believe it is in both of our interests to maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship that adheres to the laws and regulations outlined in the Renton Landlord-Tenant Act. If you fail to address this matter promptly and rectify the retaliatory rent increase, I may be left with no choice but to explore legal remedies to protect my rights as a tenant. Please understand that this would be an unfortunate course of action, and I sincerely hope it does not come to that. I kindly request that you respond to this letter within [reasonable time frame, e.g., 10 business days] to confirm the resolution of this issue. It is important that we can move forward in a mutually respectful and lawful manner. I trust that you will reconsider the rent increase and take the appropriate action to rectify this situation. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]
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